Vigils planned to urge veto of assisted suicide bill

Albany Vigil is set for Dec. 3 at the Governor's Mansion

During the first week of December, the New York Alliance Against Assisted Suicide (NYAAAS) will hold four candlelight vigils. The purpose of these three vigils is to peacefully and respectfully urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto Bill S.138-Hoylman-Sigal/A.136-Paulin, the assisted suicide bill. If you share our opposition to this dangerous legislation, you are welcome to attend.

As many New Yorkers know, the assisted suicide bill passed both houses of the New York State Legislature earlier this year despite strong, principled bipartisan opposition. Now, the battle against assisted suicide has shifted to the Governor’s office. At this writing, the assisted suicide bill has not yet been forwarded to Gov. Hochul for consideration. To the best of our knowledge, it appears that the Governor has not yet made up her mind on this issue.

Advocates of doctor-assisted death have been doing their best to draw attention to their destructive bill and to pressure Gov. Hochul to sign it. It is important for the Governor and her staff to see and hear from New Yorkers who oppose assisted suicide.

The New York Alliance Against Assisted Suicide (NYAAAS) has chosen strategic locations around the state for our candlelight vigils.

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., we will hold simultaneous vigils at the following locations:

Western New York

1570 Niagara Falls Boulevard

Tonawanda, N.Y., 14150

(For parking, please enter from Glenhurst Rd at the rear of the property)

Capital District

The Governor’s Mansion

138 Eagle St.

Albany, N.Y., 12202

On Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5:30-6:30p.m., we will hold simultaneous vigils at the following locations:

Central New York

In front of the Senator John H. Hughes Office Building

333 East Washington St.

Syracuse, N.Y., 13202

Manhattan

Governor Hochul’s New York City Office

919 Third Avenue

New York, N.Y., 10022

(Meet on the 55th Street side of the building)

To those who have not yet been available to join us for a demonstration against assisted suicide, this is your chance to change that! We’d love to have you with us. To those who have bravely joined us for prior demonstrations, we’d love to see you again! Hot chocolate, signs, and candles will be provided.

There is still hope that Gov. Hochul will do the right thing and relegate the assisted suicide bill to the dustbin of history where it belongs. You can help make that happen. Please join us on Dec. 3 or 4.